What Zone Is Maryland In For Planting?
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Are you thinking of starting a garden in Maryland, but not sure where to begin? You’ve come to the right place starting with finding out the Maryland planting zones. Maryland is unique in that the state has a varying array of climates. The range results from variances due to coastal proximity, elevation and protection from cold because of downslope winds.
The state has humid subtropical, hot humid continental and warm humid continental climates.The humid subtropical climate of the eastern half of the state has humid, hot summers and short mild, slightly cool winters. Northern and western areas, known as the Piedmont region, see a humid continental climate with average seasonal snowfalls that are normally more than 20 inches per year.
Western Maryland has humid continental climate characteristics, with large seasonal temperatures that contrast between cold winters and hot summers. Across the state, thunderstorms are frequent during the summer months.U.S. hardiness zones are based on weather patterns and frost dates and help determine what will grow and when to plant.
Maryland planting zones fall between 5b and 8a, with just the very furthest western tip falling into the 5b zone. Knowing the Maryland growing zones means knowing when to plant for optimal results. Find your exact growing zone with Gilmour’s Interactive Planting Zone Map, In general, it is fine to plant anything rated for a given zone or below.
Planting anything rated for a higher defined zone is not a good idea, as plants that will thrive in higher zones most often cannot survive the colder winter conditions of a lower Maryland planting zone, Many plants and flowers will do well in Maryland. 
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Contents
- 1 What type of zone is Maryland?
- 2 When can you start planting in Maryland?
- 3 How many zones are in Baltimore?
What zone is Baltimore MD for planting?
Baltimore, Maryland is in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a, 7b and 8a.
What type of zone is Maryland?
Zone 18S covers part of Maryland.
What planting zone is Anne Arundel County MD?
Anne Arundel County, Maryland Hardiness Zone Map –
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A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area in which a specific category of plant life is capable of growing, as defined by climatic conditions, including its ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone.
What planting zone is Rockville MD?
Zipcode 20852 – Rockville Maryland is in Hardiness Zones 7a.
Is Maryland Zone 7a or 7b?
WHAT HARDINESS ZONE IS MARYLAND? – Maryland’s hardiness zones are 5b to 8a, which is -15 to 15°F depending on where you live. To be more specific:
5b: -15 to -10°F 6a: -10 to -5°F 6b: -5 to 0°F 7a: 0 to 5°F 7b: 5 to 10°F 8a: 10 to 15°F
You might want to see what region you are in using this interactive map or this by-city list, Kelly sees that Potomac, Maryland’s hardiness zone is 7a. Now she just needs a few plants that will survive the winters.
What planting zone is Eastern Maryland?
Easton, Maryland is in USDA Hardiness Zones 7b.
What is the difference between Zone 5 and 5a?
Subset Zone Temperatures – Each zone subset is separated by 5°F. For Zone 5, the temperature range is:
Zone 5: The minimum average range of temperatures is -10° to -20°F. Zone 5a: This subzone has a minimum average temperature of -15° to -20° F. Zone 5b: This subzone has a minimum average temperature of -10° to -15°F.
The temperatures can drop below the average minimums due to unusual weather patterns.
Is Zone 7 and 7a the same?
Zone 7: The overall zone has a minimum average of temperatures of 0° to 10°F. Zone 7a: This subzone has a minimum average temperature of 0° to 5° F.
Does Maryland have 2 time zones?
Current time now in Time Zone: America New York (USA Eastern Time) – Maryland is in the Eastern Time Zone in the United States of America (USA). Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT-5 ).
What garden zone is Annapolis Maryland?
Zipcode 21403 – Annapolis Maryland is in Hardiness Zones 7b.
What zone is Annapolis?
Zipcode 21401 – Annapolis Maryland is in Hardiness Zones 7b.
What planting zone is Brandywine Maryland?
Zipcode 20613 – Brandywine Maryland is in Hardiness Zones 7a and 7b.
What zone is Montgomery County Maryland for planting?
Montgomery County, Maryland is in USDA Hardiness Zones 6b, 7A and 7a.
What planting zone is Ellicott City MD?
Ellicott City, Maryland is in USDA Hardiness Zones 6b and 7a.
When can you start planting in Maryland?
Frost/freeze dates – The number of frost-free growing days ranges from 150 in far Western Maryland to 225 on the Lower Eastern Shore. A wide range of warm and cool-season crops can be grown with planning and care. Enter your zip code in the following link to learn the approximate soil temperature in your area. This is information is important to know when direct seeding seeds like beans, cucumbers, melons, and other crops that germinate in warm soil. They require soil temperatures of at least 60 degrees F. otherwise the chance of them sitting in the soil and rotting is great.
This calendar is based on a last and first frost date around May 1 and October 31, respectively. Dates may be adjusted by finding the average frost dates in your area at the, The range of dates given is the period of time during which you can plant each vegetable and expect success. For a sustained harvest, plant a little bit of that vegetable every two weeks (succession planting). Directly sowing seeds in the ground is possible for many vegetables. This is the default method shown for each vegetable that produces well from direct-sown plants. Plants marked with a * may also be planted as seedlings for an earlier harvest. Plants that are not marked with a * do not transplant well and should only be direct sown. Plants that have a long period from seed to harvest compared to their preferred growing season must be started indoors and transplanted outside as seedlings. Growing seedlings indoors requires the use of grow lights. If you do not wish to grow your own seedlings, buy transplants to plant during the transplant period shown in the Planting Time column. Harvest dates are approximate based on planting on the earliest planting date and extending to the latest possible date. Achieving a sustained harvest through this period may depend on planting several successions.
| Crop name | Planting time and method | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | Mid-March through mid-April, plant seedlings in the ground | April through the first week of June |
| Beans, Lima | Mid-May through the mid-July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Third week of July through September |
| Beans, Snap | May through July, plant seeds directly in the ground | July through mid-October |
| Beets | April through July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-May through June |
| Broccoli spring crop | February through March, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants April, transplant seedlings in the ground | Mid-May through June |
| Broccoli fall crop | Late June through early July, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-July through early August, transplant seedlings in the ground | October through mid-November |
| Brussels Sprouts | May, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-June through mid-July, transplant seedlings in the ground | September through December |
| Cabbage spring crop | Mid-February through mid-March, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-March through mid-April, transplant seedlings in the ground | June through July |
| Cabbage fall crop | Mid-June through mid-July, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-July through mid-August, transplant seedlings in the ground | Mid-September through mid-November |
| Cabbage, Chinese* | Spring: Mid-March through April, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: July through the early August, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: May through the mid-June Fall: End of August through September |
| Cantaloupe/Muskmelon* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | Jul through September |
| Carrots | Mid-April through May and again mid-June through July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-June through October |
| Cauliflower spring crop | March, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants April, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-May through June |
| Cauliflower fall crop | June, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants July, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-September through mid-November |
| Chard, Swiss* | Mid-April through the third week of July, plant seeds directly in the ground | June through mid-November |
| Collards | March through April and again early June through early July, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings April and May and early July through early August, transplant seedlings outside | May through mid-December |
| Cucumbers* | Mid-May through mid-July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Early June through October |
| Eggplant | April, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-May through mid-June, transplant seedlings outside | July through October |
| Garlic | Mid October through mid-November or from mid-March through mid-April, plant individual garlic cloves in the ground | June through September |
| Kale* | Spring: Early April and early July through mid-August, plant seeds in the ground Fall: Second week of July through the first two weeks of September | May through December |
| Kohlrabi* spring crop | April through mid-May, plant seeds in the ground | May through the third week of June |
| Kohlrabi* fall crop | Early July through mid-August, plant seeds directly in the ground | August through the third week of September |
| Leek* | April, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-July through August |
| Lettuce, head spring crop | March, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings April, transplant seedlings outside | May through mid-June |
| Lettuce, head fall crop | First two weeks of July, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings First two weeks of August, transplant seedlings outside | September |
| Lettuce, leaf* spring crop | Mid-March through May, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-April through mid-July |
| Lettuce, leaf* fall crop | Mid-July through the first two weeks of September, plant seeds directly in the ground | September through November |
| Lettuce, Romaine* | Spring: April through mid-May, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: mid-July through August, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: mid-May through mid-July Fall: September through October |
| Mustards* | Spring: April through mid-May, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: Mid-July through mid-September, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: Mid-May through June Fall: September through October |
| Okra* | Last three weeks of May, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-July through September |
| Onions | February, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings April, transplant seedlings outside | End of July through September |
| Parsley | April, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-June through November |
| Parsnips | April, plant seeds directly in the ground | End of July through September |
| Peas | Mid-March through April, plant seeds directly in the ground | May through mid-July |
| Peas, Southern | Mid-May, plants seeds directly in the ground | July through August |
| Peppers | March through mid-April, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings Mid-May through mid-June, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-July through September |
| Potatoes | Mid-March through mid-May, plant seed pieces or whole seed potatoes directly in the ground | June through September |
| Pumpkins* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings | September through November |
| Radishes | Spring: Mid-March through early May, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: Mid-July through mid-September, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: Mid-April through mid-June Fall: Mid-August through October |
| Rutabagas | July, plant seeds directly in the ground | October through mid-November |
| Salsify | April through mid-May and June, plant seeds directly in the ground | August through mid-October |
| Shallots* | Spring: end of March through April, plant seeds in the ground Fall: End of September through mid-October, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-June through August |
| Soybeans | Mid-May through June, plant seeds directly in the ground | September through October |
| Spinach | Spring: mid-March through the end of April, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: August through early September, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: mid-April through mid-June Fall: mid-September through mid-December |
| Squash, summer* | May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | mid-June through October |
| Squash, winter* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-August through November |
| Sweet Corn | May through early July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-September through October |
| Sweet Potatoes | Mid-April through mid-May, plant sprout slips indoors to grow transplants Mid-May through mid-June, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-September through October |
| Tomatoes | Mid-March through mid-May, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings May through early July, transplant seedlings outside | July through October |
| Turnips | Spring: mid-March through April, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: mid-July through August, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: May through June Fall: September through November |
| Watermelon* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | July through September |
Author: Chrissa Carlson, UME Healthy School Communities Coordinator Reviewer: Jon Traunfeld, UME Extension Specialist August 2021 Still have a question? Contact us at : Vegetable Planting Calendar
How many zones are in Baltimore?
Neighborhoods in the City of Baltimore are officially divided into nine geographical regions: North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, Northwest, and Central, with each district patrolled by a respective precinct of the Baltimore Police Department,
Charles Street down to Hanover Street and Ritchie Highway serve as the east-west dividing line and Eastern Avenue to Route 40 as the north-south dividing line. However, Baltimore Street is north-south dividing line for the U.S. Postal Service, It is not uncommon for locals to divide the city simply by East or West Baltimore, using Charles Street or I-83 as a dividing line.
The following is a list of major neighborhoods in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, organized by broad geographical location within the city. See below for a list of maps published by the City of Baltimore Department of Planning.
When can you start planting in Maryland?
Frost/freeze dates – The number of frost-free growing days ranges from 150 in far Western Maryland to 225 on the Lower Eastern Shore. A wide range of warm and cool-season crops can be grown with planning and care. Enter your zip code in the following link to learn the approximate soil temperature in your area. This is information is important to know when direct seeding seeds like beans, cucumbers, melons, and other crops that germinate in warm soil. They require soil temperatures of at least 60 degrees F. otherwise the chance of them sitting in the soil and rotting is great.
This calendar is based on a last and first frost date around May 1 and October 31, respectively. Dates may be adjusted by finding the average frost dates in your area at the, The range of dates given is the period of time during which you can plant each vegetable and expect success. For a sustained harvest, plant a little bit of that vegetable every two weeks (succession planting). Directly sowing seeds in the ground is possible for many vegetables. This is the default method shown for each vegetable that produces well from direct-sown plants. Plants marked with a * may also be planted as seedlings for an earlier harvest. Plants that are not marked with a * do not transplant well and should only be direct sown. Plants that have a long period from seed to harvest compared to their preferred growing season must be started indoors and transplanted outside as seedlings. Growing seedlings indoors requires the use of grow lights. If you do not wish to grow your own seedlings, buy transplants to plant during the transplant period shown in the Planting Time column. Harvest dates are approximate based on planting on the earliest planting date and extending to the latest possible date. Achieving a sustained harvest through this period may depend on planting several successions.
| Crop name | Planting time and method | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | Mid-March through mid-April, plant seedlings in the ground | April through the first week of June |
| Beans, Lima | Mid-May through the mid-July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Third week of July through September |
| Beans, Snap | May through July, plant seeds directly in the ground | July through mid-October |
| Beets | April through July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-May through June |
| Broccoli spring crop | February through March, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants April, transplant seedlings in the ground | Mid-May through June |
| Broccoli fall crop | Late June through early July, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-July through early August, transplant seedlings in the ground | October through mid-November |
| Brussels Sprouts | May, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-June through mid-July, transplant seedlings in the ground | September through December |
| Cabbage spring crop | Mid-February through mid-March, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-March through mid-April, transplant seedlings in the ground | June through July |
| Cabbage fall crop | Mid-June through mid-July, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-July through mid-August, transplant seedlings in the ground | Mid-September through mid-November |
| Cabbage, Chinese* | Spring: Mid-March through April, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: July through the early August, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: May through the mid-June Fall: End of August through September |
| Cantaloupe/Muskmelon* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | Jul through September |
| Carrots | Mid-April through May and again mid-June through July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-June through October |
| Cauliflower spring crop | March, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants April, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-May through June |
| Cauliflower fall crop | June, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants July, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-September through mid-November |
| Chard, Swiss* | Mid-April through the third week of July, plant seeds directly in the ground | June through mid-November |
| Collards | March through April and again early June through early July, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings April and May and early July through early August, transplant seedlings outside | May through mid-December |
| Cucumbers* | Mid-May through mid-July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Early June through October |
| Eggplant | April, plant seeds indoors to grow transplants Mid-May through mid-June, transplant seedlings outside | July through October |
| Garlic | Mid October through mid-November or from mid-March through mid-April, plant individual garlic cloves in the ground | June through September |
| Kale* | Spring: Early April and early July through mid-August, plant seeds in the ground Fall: Second week of July through the first two weeks of September | May through December |
| Kohlrabi* spring crop | April through mid-May, plant seeds in the ground | May through the third week of June |
| Kohlrabi* fall crop | Early July through mid-August, plant seeds directly in the ground | August through the third week of September |
| Leek* | April, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-July through August |
| Lettuce, head spring crop | March, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings April, transplant seedlings outside | May through mid-June |
| Lettuce, head fall crop | First two weeks of July, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings First two weeks of August, transplant seedlings outside | September |
| Lettuce, leaf* spring crop | Mid-March through May, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-April through mid-July |
| Lettuce, leaf* fall crop | Mid-July through the first two weeks of September, plant seeds directly in the ground | September through November |
| Lettuce, Romaine* | Spring: April through mid-May, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: mid-July through August, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: mid-May through mid-July Fall: September through October |
| Mustards* | Spring: April through mid-May, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: Mid-July through mid-September, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: Mid-May through June Fall: September through October |
| Okra* | Last three weeks of May, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-July through September |
| Onions | February, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings April, transplant seedlings outside | End of July through September |
| Parsley | April, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-June through November |
| Parsnips | April, plant seeds directly in the ground | End of July through September |
| Peas | Mid-March through April, plant seeds directly in the ground | May through mid-July |
| Peas, Southern | Mid-May, plants seeds directly in the ground | July through August |
| Peppers | March through mid-April, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings Mid-May through mid-June, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-July through September |
| Potatoes | Mid-March through mid-May, plant seed pieces or whole seed potatoes directly in the ground | June through September |
| Pumpkins* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings | September through November |
| Radishes | Spring: Mid-March through early May, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: Mid-July through mid-September, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: Mid-April through mid-June Fall: Mid-August through October |
| Rutabagas | July, plant seeds directly in the ground | October through mid-November |
| Salsify | April through mid-May and June, plant seeds directly in the ground | August through mid-October |
| Shallots* | Spring: end of March through April, plant seeds in the ground Fall: End of September through mid-October, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-June through August |
| Soybeans | Mid-May through June, plant seeds directly in the ground | September through October |
| Spinach | Spring: mid-March through the end of April, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: August through early September, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: mid-April through mid-June Fall: mid-September through mid-December |
| Squash, summer* | May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | mid-June through October |
| Squash, winter* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-August through November |
| Sweet Corn | May through early July, plant seeds directly in the ground | Mid-September through October |
| Sweet Potatoes | Mid-April through mid-May, plant sprout slips indoors to grow transplants Mid-May through mid-June, transplant seedlings outside | Mid-September through October |
| Tomatoes | Mid-March through mid-May, plant seeds indoors to grow seedlings May through early July, transplant seedlings outside | July through October |
| Turnips | Spring: mid-March through April, plant seeds directly in the ground Fall: mid-July through August, plant seeds directly in the ground | Spring: May through June Fall: September through November |
| Watermelon* | Mid-May through mid-June, plant seeds directly in the ground | July through September |
Author: Chrissa Carlson, UME Healthy School Communities Coordinator Reviewer: Jon Traunfeld, UME Extension Specialist August 2021 Still have a question? Contact us at : Vegetable Planting Calendar
What planting zone is Towson Maryland?
Towson, Maryland is in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a and 7b.
